Steven Estepp

Key actions included the approval of retirement and subsequent re-hiring for a teacher, adjustments to hours/days for ticket workers, and the acceptance of resignation and re-employment for the supervisor of buildings and grounds. Payments for chaperones for the Mariemont High School Snowball Dance were approved, alongside pre-approval requests and reimbursements for college credit courses. During the preceding annual work session, the Board reviewed progress on the Destination NEXT strategic plan, scheduled for an August 2026 launch, and provided directional feedback. On the action agenda, membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for the 2026-2027 school year was approved. The financial report for January was reviewed, indicating that reports were on track per the forecast, and an updated five-year forecast was presented to the Board.

The meeting commenced with the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected or seated members, followed by the Election of the President and Vice President for 2026. The agenda was adopted by the Board. The Organizational Agenda items, adopted as a single motion, included determining the schedule for regular meetings, authorizing the Treasurer for various financial actions such as appropriations adjustments, investment authorization, and accepting federal/state grants, and appointing liaisons and legal advisors. The Consent Agenda involved personnel actions, including employment, resignations, and retirements across supplemental, classified, certified, and administration levels, as well as pre-approval/reimbursement for employee college credits. The Action Agenda included the approval of the High School 2026-27 Course Selection Guide & Fees and a resolution to approve the paper and pencil version of the grade 3 Ohio State Test in English Language Arts. The financial report, investments, and the adoption of the Tax Budget were also approved. Finally, committee assignments for the new board term were announced before adjournment.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of a resignation for an instructional aide. Organizational actions involved the swearing-in of returning and new board members, the selection of the Board of Education president and vice president for the 2026 calendar year, and the determination of regular meeting dates for 2026. Annual authorizations were approved for the superintendent and treasurer regarding appropriations, investments, and grant participation. The Board also approved the Mariemont High School 2026-2027 Course Description Guide and the paper and pencil version of the grade 3 Ohio State Test in English/language arts as required by the state. A financial report for December was reviewed, noting that reports were on track per the forecast, and the adopted tax budget for the district was announced. Finally, board members were assigned to various superintendent committees for 2026, including finance, policy, curriculum, and facilities.

The meeting commenced with the roll call and Pledge of Allegiance. Routine items included the adoption of the agenda and discussion of an unpaid leave of absence request. The consent agenda involved approvals for various personnel actions, including supplemental, classified, certified, and administration employment, resignations, retirements, transfers, hours/days changes, and employee reimbursement requests for college credits. The action agenda addressed the approval of the 2025-26 bus routes, and the approval of three international trips scheduled for June 2026 (Portugal & Spain, and WWII & the Western Front), as well as the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip scheduled for May 2026. The board also approved an additional unpaid leave of absence. The financial section included approvals for the Financial Report, Investments, and Impractical to Transport Schools for FY26.

The meeting commenced with the President calling the meeting to order and the Treasurer taking the roll call. Routine items included the adoption of the agenda. The consent agenda involved approving various personnel actions for supplemental, classified, certified, and administration staff, including the hire of a Director of HR & Operations effective March 1st, 2026, and employee requests for college credit reimbursement. The action agenda focused on the approval of numerous policies concerning nondiscrimination, student welfare, enrollment, attendance, fees, and safety. The financial report section included the approval of the financial statements and investments, the budget statement for eSports, and a motion to appoint Andi Murphy as President Pro Tempore for the subsequent Organizational Meeting.